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: The film thrives on the friction between its leads. Nolte's Jack Cates is a "hungover hot dog of a detective", while Murphy’s Reggie Hammond is a "cool convict" who uses the 48 hours to enjoy temporary freedom and track down $500,000 from a past robbery.

The 1982 film is famously credited with pioneering the "buddy cop" genre, pairing a grizzled, no-nonsense detective with a fast-talking convict. The title refers to the specific window of time San Francisco cop Jack Cates (Nick Nolte) has to catch a pair of cop-killers with the help of convict Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy), whom he has pulled from prison on a temporary 48-hour leave. Key Elements of the "Piece" 48 Hrs.

: Eddie Murphy’s career famously took off in a scene where he takes charge of a "redneck country joint," using a fake badge and pure charisma to interrogate the patrons. : The film thrives on the friction between its leads

: Directed by Walter Hill and produced by Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver, the film was a massive success, grossing nearly $79 million against a $12 million budget. It was Eddie Murphy’s film debut and earned him a Golden Globe nomination. The title refers to the specific window of